Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dr Mike Todorovic
Dr Matt Barton and Dr Mike Todorovic are Senior Lecturers of Anatomy and Physiology at Griffth University. They love teaching people about how the body works!
What causes tissues to swell? In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore the biology behind why in certain conditions fluid can accumulate in various parts of the body.
If you want to watch Dr Mike discuss the various causes of Oedema, visit their YouTube channel!
Oedema (Edema)
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What causes tissues to swell? In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore the biology behind why in certain conditions fluid can accumulate in various parts of the body.
If you want to watch Dr Mike discuss the various causes of Oedema, visit their YouTube channel!
Oedema (Edema)
Come say Hi 👋 on social media!
Instagram: @drmiketodorovic
Twitter: @drmiketodorovic
TikTok: @dr_mike_todorovic
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For more information on body fluids and hydration, watch this YouTube video with Dr Mike!
Body Fluids and Hydration
Twitter: @drmiketodorovic
Instagram: @drmiketodorovic
TikTok: @dr_mike_todorovic
Email: gubiosciences@gmail.com
For more information on body fluids and hydration, watch this YouTube video with Dr Mike!
Body Fluids and Hydration
Twitter: @drmiketodorovic
Instagram: @drmiketodorovic
TikTok: @dr_mike_todorovic
Email: gubiosciences@gmail.com
If you want to learn more about the respiratory system, watch Dr Mike on his youTube channel!
Overview of the Respiratory System
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If you want to learn more about the respiratory system, watch Dr Mike on his youTube channel!
Overview of the Respiratory System
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@drmiketodorovic
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In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike define and discuss the various causes of acute kidney injury. Including pre-renal, intra-renal, and post-renal causes!!
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike go through the A,B,C,D, and E of drugs used to treat hypertension!
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike do a deep dive on hypertension! Risk factors, causes, types, side effects, and more!!
In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike define and discuss all the factors that affect blood pressure in the body!
In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss the history, anatomy, physiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis.
What is the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system? This episode explore the internal and external anatomy of the heart, blood flood through the heart and vessels, the conduction system of the heart and how ECGs (EKGs) can measure this, blood flow, cardiac output, and blood pressure!
In this episode of Medical Minutes, Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss what an eye twitch is, the causes, and the cures..
In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss the four tissues that make up the body. These include Epithelial, Connective, Nervous and Muscle tissue. This episode is great for anyone who wants to understand how the body is put together.
In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss all the living (and non-living) organisms that can cause disease. This includes, viruses, prions, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and helminths (worms).
In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss the MOST IMPORTANT concept in physiology - homeostasis
In this BIG episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss electrolytes and ions! They explain what important roles substances like sodium (Na+), Potassium (K+), Chloride (Cl-), Calcium (Ca2+), and Magnesium (Mg2+) play in the body! What happens when we have too much or too little??
Liver function tests (LFTs) are a group of blood tests that provide information on the function of a person's liver. This episode Dr Matt & Dr Mike explain what each liver function test represents. This includes bilirubin, albumin, AST, ALT, ALP, and GGT. This episode is not intended to diagnose. It is for education purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider if you have issues with your health
in this episode, Dr Mike and Dr Matt explore how our body deals with old or damaged red blood cells. They walk through the metabolism of bilirubin (a toxic breakdown product of red blood cells) and discuss what happens if this bilirubin isn't removed from the body or accumulates - resulting in a yellow discolouration of the skin, called Jaundice.
In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike speak with the amazingly accomplished surgeon Dr Rhea Liang about her life and journey becoming a surgeon.
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike explore what information can be gathered from your wee! They review colour, smell, taste(?!), specific gravity, pH, glucose, ketones, red blood cells, proteins, nitrites, white blood cells, and bilirubin/urobilinogen.
In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike talk about the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system. Covering its immune role, vessels and glands, and role in fluid homeostasis.
In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore the factors that influence cardiac output (CO). This includes Heart Rate (HR) and Stroke Volume (SV). They explain the anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology that can alter these factors and talk about the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, preload, after load, and contractility.
In this episode of Medical Minutes, Dr Matt has prepared while Dr Mike has no idea that the topic is HICCUPS!
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss pharmacokinetics (how your body alters a drug) and explore the 4 stages; Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
This is the first on many bonus episodes that Dr Matt & Dr Mike will release!! Welcome to Medical Minutes, where Dr Matt and Dr Mike will discuss a weird or wonderful function of the body! Today, FARTS!!
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike explore what physiological stress is. They discuss the difference between acute and chronic stress, and explore the important role of cortisol in keeping us alive during stressful situations.
This episode was so much fun! Dr Matt & Dr Mike talk everything alcohol with Vegas comedian, magician, and podcaster, Matt Donnelly. They discuss; types of alcohol, history of alcohol, how it is produced, absorbed, blood alcohol limits, metabolism, its effects on the body (short term and long term), hangovers and hangover cures, 'breaking the seal', and a few personal stories thrown in there! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Dr Mike Todorovic: @drmiketodorovic Dr Matt Barton: @drbartox Matt Donnelly: @sweetmattyd
Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss dietary fats and blood lipids (triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and VLDL) with Dr Kevin Klatt. Dr Klatt has a PhD in molecular nutrition and is a registered dietician at Baylor College of Medicine.
How does our body target specific pathogens for destruction? What are B and T cells? Dr Matt & Dr Mike will make the complex adaptive immune system EASY!
In this episode Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss everything vaccines! Start - 0:07:37 : What is immunity? 0:07:37 - 0:16:24 : The 4 Types of Immunity 0:16:24 - 0:39:42 : History of Vaccines 0:39:42 - 0:49:00 : Herd Immunity 0:49:00 - 1:02:05 : Types of Vaccines 1:02:05 - 1:08:40 : Vaccine Myths 1:08:40 - End : COVID-19 Vaccines
In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore the following components of the innate immune system; cells (macrophages, mast cells, leukocytes, and NK cells), chemicals (compliment and cytokines), and physiological responses (inflammation and fever).
This episode was an eye opener! Delirium is poorly understood and very common. Luckily, Professor Andy Teodorczuk is here to help us understand what Delirium is and how it is treated.
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike are joined by Doctor, Lawyer, and Disability Advocate, Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM. Dr Palipana has also experienced a spinal cord injury, being the first quadriplegic doctor in Queensland, Australia. He talks about his experience with spinal cord injury as both a doctor and a patient.
Is the spinal cord more like a highway or an elevator in a multi-story building? In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explain the anatomy and physiology of the spinal cord.
What is drug addiction? How is it different to other addictions like gambling? What is drug abuse? What is withdrawal? When does drug use become a "problem"? How is drug abuse treated? And more!
Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss everything about blood! What are its components? What does it do? Everything an aspiring health professional, or interested person, could ever want to know!!
In this episode Dr matt and Dr Mike discuss the role of testosterone in embryological development, masculinization, muscle growth and development, exercise and performance, and in the treatment of hypogonadism.
In this episode we explore the tubes, glands, and structures of the male reproductive tract! The journey begins at the testes, moves to the epididymis, ductus (vas) deferens, prostate, seminal vesicles, ejaculatory ducts, urethra, penis, and erection and ejaculation.
Shock is a critical condition that is brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow through the body. The circulatory system fails to maintain adequate blood flow, sharply curtailing the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to vital organs. In this episode we discuss the types, causes, and treatments of shock.
In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike are joined by Clinical Neurologist and Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, Dr Steven Novella. They discuss conspiracy thinking in medicine and explore what drives people away from science-based thinking. Dr Novella offers some insight from his clinical experience and explains how (or if) we can address people with incorrect views.
Inflammation is the body's response to damage. Specifically damage to vascularised tissue. In this episode Dr Matt and Dr Mike explain the cardinal signs of inflammation, the chemicals involved in the inflammatory response, and the drugs used to treat inflammation.
In this episode Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss everything about the stomach! Including; anatomy, embryology, physiology, histology, and disease!
What is the prostate? Where can it be found? What does it do? How did it develop during embryology? What prostate disorders are there?
In this episode we discuss osmosis, diffusion, primary active transport, and secondary active transport.
What is it? Where did it begin? What are the symptoms? How does it compare to other viruses? How do we test? What is the treatment? What can WE do to prevent it?
How do cells respond to stress? In this episode Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss hypertrophy, hyperplasia, atrophy, and metaplasia!
What are the different vitamins? Is there any evidence that vitamin supplements benefit our health?
What are NSAIDs and how do they work? In this episode we discuss aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, celecoxib, and paracetamol.
What is the difference between opioids and opiates? How does our pain pathway work? What is pain gate theory? Do we have an inbuilt opioid system? How do opiates work? What is the history of opiate use? And more!
In this episode Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss simple ways to remember medical terminology. This includes directional terms, regional terms, root words, prefixes and suffices!!
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike explore drugs that mimic or inhibit the neurotransmitter acetylcholine!
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike explore how drugs that mimic or inhibit adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) work.
We are joined by Order of Australian and Emergency Doctor, Dinesh Palipana, to discuss Nausea and Vomiting and how it is recognised and treated.
In this episode Dr Matt and Dr Mike look at receptors for acetylcholine, called cholinergic receptors. They discuss where they are located and what happens when they are stimulated!
What is epilepsy? How many different types of seizures are there? And how is it treated?
How does noradrenaline (norepinephrine) work in the body? In this episode we discuss the different types of adrenaline binding receptors, where they are located, and what is there function?!
Today we are joined by nutrition expert Dr. Emma Beckett. Dr Beckett has a PhD in Nutrition Science and lectures at the University of Newcastle. She is an expert on all things food related! In this episode we talk about hunger and appetite! What makes us hungry? Can we suppress appetite? What role does our gut microbiome play in hunger and appetite? And more! Sorry about some of the poor audio quality - Matt's fault!
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike talk with ABC Brisbane host Kelly Higgins-Devine about Endometriosis.
Abdominal pain is complex. Luckily for us we have Order of Australia medal recipient and Junior Doctor of the Year, Dinesh Palipana, to help us discuss the complexities of abdominal pain.
In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss the epidermis, dermis, fingerprints, melanocytes, hair, and nails and more!
Emergency Department Resident, Dr Dinesh Palipana, join Dr Matt & Dr Mike to discuss the 300,000 Australians that visit ED every year with chest pain.
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike cover the most common anti-hypertensive medications and how they work! Expect to hear about beta-blockers, calcium channel antagosnists, AT2 receptor antagonists, ACE inhibitors, diuretics, and more!!!!
What is pain? How is it transmitted to the brain? How is it different to touch? What medications can we use to treat pain? Do other animals feel pain?
Can't remember what we spoke about...I think it was something about memory. How it works? Different types? Who knows, you'll have to listen to find out.
How do we hear? What is the difference between the outer, middle, and inner ear? What does the cochlear do? How does our hearing compare to other animals? What is Tinnitus? And so much more!!
Dr. Matt & Dr. Mike outline bone structure and function. Why do we have a skeleton? Why is calcium homeostasis important? What is Osteoporosis?
There are approximately 660 skeletal muscles that make up the human body, how do they work and how are they different to the smooth muscle in our digestive system and the cardiac muscle of our heart??
All diseases are simply a problem with the body maintaining homeostasis - so what is homeostasis??
How do individual atoms create entire organisms?? This podcast outlines how elements within the periodic table are produced and come together, through varying levels of complexity, to form US!!
The amazing adrenal glands produce and release important hormones involved in the stress response of organisms. This includes adrenaline (epinephrine), glucocorticoids (cortisol), sex hormones (androgens), and mineralocorticoids (aldosterone).
In this episode we explore the anatomy and physiology of the hypothalamus and pituitary. We describe the hormones produced by each and what they do! We also talk about certain diseases that can arise from having either too much or not enough of these hormones!
In Episode 20, Dr. Matt & Dr. Mike go through the 12 pairs of cranial nerves! They explain how to remember their names! How to remember whether they are sensory, motor, or both! AND how to test them clinically!!
How do the fight or flight (Sympathetic) and rest and digest (Parasympathetic) divisions of the autonomic nervous system work? Here we discuss the anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology (including receptors).
- Brain metabolism (sugar, lactate, and ketones)
- Frontal lobe (Phineas Gage getting a rod through his head, motor cortex, dementia, and Broca's aphasia - inability to create words)
- Parietal lobe (Sensory cortex, phantom limb, neuroplasticity, disowning your own body parts)
- Temporal lobe (memory, learning, epilepsy and religious experiences, Wernicke's aphasia - word-salad)
- Occpital lobe (interpreting vision, visual disorders)
- Insula (food avoidance after food poisoning)
- Corpus Callosum (Split brain experiment, separating consciousness, confabulation)
- Cerebellum (proprioception, balance, cerebral ataxia, walking on all four limbs, getting drunk)
In order for our neurons to fire off, heart muscle to contract, and kidneys to reabsorb substances, the cells in our body need to establish charge and concentration differences between the inside of the cell and outside the cell (resting membrane potential). In this episode, we explore how our body creates these differences and exploit them to send signals to and from the brain (action potential). We also discuss what can happen to the body if we alter these concentrations and charges.
In this episode Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike introduce the nervous system. They outline the various components of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (cranial nerves and spinal nerves) and discuss its primary functions. Dr. Matt also explains to Dr. Mike the embryological development of the nervous system.
"ABGs are easy as 1,2,3!!" ​​​​​​​In this episode Dr Matt and Dr Mike explain how to read an arterial blood gas (ABG) report and help determine whether a patient has a respiratory or metabolic based acidosis or alkalosis. They also look at some complex mixed cases and explain some easy ways to determine what's going on?!
What is the clinical importance of understanding pH? In this episode we discuss acidosis and alkalosis.
Dr. Mike has recently had a baby and is experiencing the complexities of breastfeeding. In this episode Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss the anatomy and physiology of lactation. They are also joined by a special guest, Midwife & Nurse, Rose Townley, to discuss the complexities of breastfeeding for both mum and bub.
How are substances reabsorbed and secreted along the nephron to create urine? How do diuretics work?
Our kidneys need to filter 120mL per minute (or 180L per day) of blood in order to maintain the appropriate amount of salts, pH, waste, and other components in the blood. The glomerulus is the filter that decides what can and cannot get filtered. If this membrane is damaged or disrupted, patient health can rapidly decline. What is the glomerulus? How does it work? How can it be damaged? What are some diseases of the glomerulus?
Did you know that our kidneys control our blood pressure? It does this so it can continually create 180 litres of filtered blood every day to keep us healthy! The system that the kidneys use to control blood pressure is called the renin angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) - it's a big name but easy to learn! Many patients with hypertension manage their blood pressure by taking medications that act upon this system! Join Dr. Matt & Dr. Mike in this episode to explore this clinically important system!
Why is our poo brown? What is Jaundice and why do people with Jaundice turn yellow? This episode has A LOT of information!! In this episode, Dr. Matt talks about the embryological origins of the liver and gross anatomy, while Dr. Mike talks about the function of the liver and its diverse role/s in metabolism, protein synthesis, hormone production, storage, blah, blah blah!! This episode has A LOT of information!!
Coprophagia, belly-flopping koala's, why the appendix IS useful, fecal transplants, and a general medical examination of the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. ​​​​​​​Enjoy!!
Dr Mike tastes diabetic urine and D Matt explains how the old definitions of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are no longer relevant.
Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore the clinical importance of matching alveolar ventilation with pulmonary blood flow.
How do we exchange gases with our blood? In this episode Dr Matt and Dr Mike examine how we bring gases into our lungs from the atmosphere and how we exchange gases with our blood.
This week Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike explore the functional anatomy of the respiratory system They begin at the nose and move through various structures such as the sinuses, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and finally into the alveoli of the lungs.
Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss what blood pressure is and the pathophysiology of hypertension